Holiday feasting strategies
Posted: Nov 22nd 2007 11:20AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Diet and Weight Loss, Healthy Events
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite events, but it can be disastrous to anyone who is trying to watch their weight -- you don't want to seriously deprive yourself but at the same time, you don't want to gain 5 pounds in one sitting.
Here are some strategies to keep you from seriously over-eating this year:
- Eat throughout the day. Don't save your appetite for dinner -- have healthy meals throughout the day.
- Drink lots of water beforehand. It will help curb your appetite.
- Eat slowly. Interact with your family throughout the meal instead of shovelling food in as fast as you can.
- Compensate. If you love the pecan pie that's for dessert, go easy on the mashed potatoes.
- Find recipes. If you're the one cooking, find lighter versions of your favourite recipes.
- Move. Don't sit on the couch all day before the big dinner -- go for a run or a walk to burn some calories beforehand.
- Be realistic. Don't expect to lose weight during the holidays. Aim to maintain, though.
Tags: dinner, Holidash, overeating, Thanksgiving
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